Midway Studios Named Third National Historical Landmark
The Midway Studios at 6016 Ingleside, tied to sculptor Lorado Taft, was designated the third National Historical Landmark during a May 14 dedication at the University of Chicago. Attendees included U C officials, Interior official aides, Taft family members, and university leaders who accepted a bronze plaque.
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Paul Douglas
Lorado Taft Midway
Midway
Ingleside
Lorado Taft
University of Chicago
Charles A. Daly
Greenwood
The
U. of C
Walter Pozen
Stewart Udall
Harold Haydon
George Beadle
University
Taft
Swift gains building permit for five townhouses at 54th and Blackstone
Richard Swift and William Epstein secure a permit for five townhouses at the 54th and Blackstone corner and three driveway cuts. They had earlier obtained a zoning variation to build within 12 1/2 feet of the sidewalk, despite opposition from Adrienne Harber and the 5400 Blackstone Dorchester block group led by William Erickson. The group argues reduced visibility and hazards, while Harber’s suit remains unresolved.
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54Th and
Blackstone
Richard Swift
Dorchester
William Epstein
Swift
Epstein
54Th Street
Adrienne Harber
Harber
Appellate Court of
Illinois
Block Group
HR2 site proposals prompt urban renewal forum debate
Residents debated seven HR2 redevelopment plans at two meetings last week in Hyde Park Kenwood. Concerns over parking, family housing goals, and the affordability of rental versus condominium options dominated discussions at the Rodfei Zedek hearing and the Conservation Community Council session.
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52Nd
Cornell
Congregation
Rodrei Zedek
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Conservation Community Council
Department of Urban Renewal
Kenwood
Harry Gottlieb
Draper and Kramer
Chicago Beach Drive
David Stahl
Quadrangle Associates
Students Occupy Administration Building Over Draft Classifications
Hundreds of students gathered in the Ad Building last week to debate whether the Rank group should stay or leave. About 500 students occupied the Administration Building on 58th and Ellis at times in protest of using rank in draft classifications, with some remaining for 109 hours.
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58Th and
Ellis
District approves plan for 7th 8th grade center at Murray School
Dr Curtis Melnick of District 14 says the Board of Education will consider opening a 7th and 8th grade center at Philip Murray School for next September. The center would serve Bret Harte Kenwood Shoesmith and Reavis, with Kozminscki possibly included, and transfer decisions depend on residence and school space.
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Curtis Melnick
Board of Education
Philip Murray
Kenwood
Bret Harte
Kenwood Shoesmith
Reavis
Kozminski
Murray
Ray
Shoesmith
Hyde Park Kenwood Bonds Face Referendum Debate
The Hyde Park Kenwood community backs the bond plan with a June 14 referendum while IVI opposes citing insufficient master planning and lack of public debate. Edward H. Palmer defends city expenditures aiding urban renewal and urges shared benefits for all communities.
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Hyde Park-Kenwood
Independent Voters of
Illinois
Edward H. Palmer
Florence Scala
IVI
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Women’s Board
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Dorchester Block Group
William Erickson
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